Charles Barkley vs Dick Bavetta Race

[Kori Ellis]

On the evening of Saturday, February 17, former NBA superstar and current TNT basketball analyst Charles Barkley, 43, will challenge veteran NBA referee Dick Bavetta, 67, to a footrace during TNT’s coverage of NBA All-Star Saturday Night presented by EA SPORTS. The distance of the race will be 235 feet (78.3 yards), as Barkley and Bavetta will race baseline to baseline, and then to the half-court line of the regulation basketball court at the Thomas & Mack Arena. In conjunction with the race $50,000, $25,000 from the NBA and $25,000 from TNT, will be donated to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Las Vegas.

[sabar]

All in on Bavetta

[ponky]

after seeing that footage of barkley tonight, i'm going with bavetta...i could be wrong but didn't they change the rules again tonight? barkley was talking about how they changed the rules on him and i thought he said it was up the court, back down the court (2 lengths of the court) then half way down the court to total 2.5X the court...kenny clarified it

[Kori Ellis]

after seeing that footage of barkley tonight, i'm going with bavetta...i could be wrong but didn't they change the rules again? i thought they said it was up the cour, back down the court (2 lengths of the court) then half way down the court to total 2.5X the court.

I don't know if they change it again. I copied what I wrote from a press release.

[sabar]

It should be 94 feet + 94 feet + 47 feet (235 feet).

NBA court is 94 long.

[Kori Ellis]

It should be 94 feet + 94 feet + 47 feet (235 feet).

NBA court is 94 long.

What I posted says it is 235 feet.

[ALVAREZ6]

I love Charles, and I hate Dick, but I think Dick will win this one.

[Texas_Ranger]

Dick will kick his ass in this one.

[Cant_Be_Faded]

ya'll are going to feel pretty guilty betting on this if the poor old man kicks the bucket trying his heart out not to get beat by a fat guy

[phyzik]

ya'll are going to feel pretty guilty betting on this if the poor old man kicks the bucket trying his heart out not to get beat by a fat guy

The guy jogs like 8 miles a day.... I think he'll be fine.

[tlongII]

I'm putting my vmoney on the Dick.

[nkdlunch]

vbookie should be which one will get a heart attack first.

[FromWayDowntown]

Say what you will about him, but there isn't much doubt that Bavetta is in great physical shape. He's the league's great manipulator, but his curious calls are almost never the result of an inability to keep up with the play.

[T-Pain]

Bavetta will win, I just bet like $400 on my vBookie money on him

[beirmeistr]

Dick will kick his ass in this one.
If he does, he's going to have to kick it in installments because it is too big.

[ponky]

If he does, he's going to have to kick it in installments because it is too big.


:lol :lol :lol

[Budkin]

Bavetta is going to own Chuck just like he owns the Spurs.

[freemeat]

I know this event is on Saturday night, but anyone know between what events it's supposed to take place?

[schadenfreude52]

Go Bavetta!

[milkyway21]

I'm Sorry Sir Charles you sat the entire yr in front of us on TNT :meeting: doing all the talking you lack the energy and the exercise to beat Ref Dick you might need this one :bike: to catch him to win on this one. But I still wish you good luck. :lol

[Mr. Black]

What it comes down to is speed... if Charles is able to actually maintain a speed, which I don't think he will.. I think Dick might have this one... hes a man on a mission, nothing to lose.

[RC's Boss]

Chuck will win. Dick might win long distance, but this is a short race which leg strength will be required to propel a person faster. Sorry, my dough is on the chunky guy!

[Holmes_Fans]

Bavetta will win. Charles will try to cheat or something, or fall down and give up.

[milkyway21]

Bavetta will win. Charles will try to cheat or something, or fall down and give up.LOL that's ridiculous Sir Charles cheating on 67-yr old Bavetta? Funny :lol

well, Sir Charles only weapon here is age and ego. :ihit

[angel_luv]

:lmao... Anyone watching Inside the NBA? The billboard advertising the Bavetta Barkely race: " Let's get ready to Stumble!" :lol

[milkyway21]

i can't watch that.

pls post the results angel, okay???

[ALVAREZ6]

If Bavetta has a heart attack or if he wins, no matter what, it's a win-win situation for those who voted for Bavetta. If he wins the race, great, you win vbookie. IF he dies of a heart attack, the Spurs beat the Mavs in the playoffs and win another championship.

[Duncanoypi]

what time is the race...i'll wait for that....

and yes angel...that "lets get ready to stumble" billboard was hilarous....

[johngateswhiteley]

its going to be funny watching all of you who bet on bavetta lose your money. if charles actually tries to win, he will win. running 235 feet has nothing to do with conditioning....it has to do with quickness and speed. both of which lie in chuck's corner.

[SpursDork]

From the All-Star blog...

-- Yao has $10 on Dick Bavetta in Bavetta v. Barkley :lol

[sabar]

I just hope 300 pounds has more an impact than being 65+ years old.
I've seen some pretty quick old people...

[1Parker1]

Will Charles be able to show his face on TNT again if he loses? :lol

[ALVAREZ6]

Charles already said on TV that he doesn't expect to win because originally the race was supposed to be just the length of the court. Then, he said they changed it to a length and a half of the court, which he still said he was confident about. But now that it's 2 lengths and 2 halfs, Charles said he doesn't expect to win anymore because "fat guys don't like to run long distances."

[TDMVPDPOY]

the only way barkley is going to win if there is a hamburger on the other end of the court....wait eddy curry has gotten there already....

[johngateswhiteley]

i don't like that they keep lengthening the race...this does not help barkley. anybody know how long it is officially, b/c it appears to keep changing?

[shelshor]

I think I have to give Bavetta the edge on the turns

[Fillmoe]

if i could vote still id put 600 on sir charles

[kingsfan]

Damn why was the vbookie put here, I never come here :madrun
Last I heard was it was 3 lengths of the court, that's what they said last night anyway. I saw Chuck's "training" and he's screwed. The only person who said he'd win is Reggie. At least the $'s going to charity. :smokin

[johngateswhiteley]

the length of this race, which is not what originally was specified, is starting to alarm me a bit. i'm still going with Charles, but this was suppose to only be the length of the court...which chuck would win easily. then it was 2 and back to the center and now it is 3...wtf?

[ponky]

the length of this race, which is not what originally was specified, is starting to alarm me a bit. i'm still going with Charles, but this was suppose to only be the length of the court...which chuck would win easily. then it was 2 and back to the center and now it is 3...wtf?

wtf?!?!?! it's just a silly race

[Viva Las Espuelas]

The way I see it, Dick runs the court every other night for 48 minutes plus. Charles sits on his blessed assurance and talks about his 5 Fav restaurants in Vegas. Chuck is going to need some smelling salts at the end of this. No contest.

[johngateswhiteley]

wtf?!?!?! it's just a silly race

1. i like to gamble
2. do you think i'll really care if chuck loses

...give me a break, dude.

[sabar]

Lol @ the comments of the race on TNT by all the NBA players

[jackiel1219]

Timmy picked Charles to win

[rayray2k8]

when is the race?

[polandprzem]

They changed the lenght of Dick and that is not right



ps. Sorry for my English

[Horry For 3!]

I hope Barkley wins, I hate that old piece of shit Bavetta

[aaronstampler]

All in on bevetta

[johngateswhiteley]

ha ha ha! what!

[SoCalSpursFan]

noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!

[Horry For 3!]

Bling bling!

[johngateswhiteley]

even though all the smart people bet on chuck...i have to admit i was impressed with bavetta. that was a solid...solid dive at the end. way to fight Bavetta!

[resistanze]

man's knee was bleeding from sliding...tender ass skin

[Fillmoe]

kori can you update my total to 1200 pls

[ponky]

damn i feel sorry for bavetta, he went all out with that dive and cut his knee and looked upset...distance was too short for his endurance type of running

[mavs>spurs2]

lmao charles barkley's fat ass fell

[ponky]

lol at mary j. blige singing U2...it's ok but it's such a U2 song that it sounds weird to me

[Fillmoe]

I told ya all from day 1 that the Chuckster would win.


same here :toast

[Cant_Be_Faded]

i predicted his heart would explode but his knee exploded instead

i was close

[T-Pain]

:cry

[johngateswhiteley]

I told ya all from day 1 that the Chuckster would win.

but did you tell them why?...as i did.

[ALVAREZ6]

how the fuck did that bavetta piece of shit lose?



he deserves to die.

[Spurs Brazil]

That was funny

[ThomasamohT]

Anyone seen any clips of this on utube?

[Texas_Ranger]

:flipoff Dick.

[ca®lo]

its n youtube.

did bavetta just kiss charles on the smacker?

[sa_butta]

I was a bit nervous with this bet at first, because I thought Chuck-Wagon was out of shape. In the end Chuck came through.

[1Parker1]

Damn that was funny....I love Barkley...he's like this was all for a good cause. We're donating (then he looks at the check) two blackjack hands worth of money to the Boys and Girls club...:lmao It was a check for $50,000.

[1Parker1]

I have to admit, I didn't think Barkley had a chance. Bavetta runs like 4 miles a day or something...Barkley had the longer legs which is why I think he won. :lol

[1Parker1]

Next Year should be:

Barkley vs. Shaq

Winner takes on Magic. :lol

[Slomo]

Guys!

Nothing good has ever come from Bavetta, that's why the smart money was on Barkley :lol

[T Park]

:lol

one of the funniest things ive ever watched

[johngateswhiteley]

I have to admit, I didn't think Barkley had a chance. Bavetta runs like 4 miles a day or something...Barkley had the longer legs which is why I think he won. :lol

it has to do with the fact that Barkley is in his 40s and Bavetta is in his 60s...thats it. Barkley has way more fast twitch muscle left, even though he is SEVERELY out of shape.

...Barkley is slow and was slow by every standard, its just that Bavetta is an old man. if this were a distance race Bavetta would win.

[baseline bum]

Moral of the story. No matter how great you think you are, a world-class athlete doesn't even need to train or be in any kind of healthy shape to beat the hell out of you.

[johngateswhiteley]

Moral of the story. No matter how great you think you are, a world-class athlete doesn't even need to train or be in any kind of healthy shape to beat the hell out of you.

chuck isn't nor ever was a world class athlete, but he was a world class basketball player. i think you and i may have different ideas on what an athlete is....just b/c you play NBA basketball doesn't mean you are a great athlete. perfect example is Tim Duncan, he may be a great swimmer and basketball player (the best, imo), but he isn't a great athlete. likewise, most pitchers in baseball are not great athletes either, but they are great pitchers...

there are many great athletes all over the world that aren't amazing at one skill, in American sports you are rewarded for being great at a skill set, not necessarily being a great athlete. there is a difference...

[T Park]

he may be a great swimmer and basketball player (the best, imo), but he isn't a great athlete.

:lol

yeah cause being great at two sports, isn't the qualification for a great athlete.

[2centsworth]

chuck isn't nor ever was a world class athlete, but he was a world class basketball player. i think you and i may have different ideas on what an athlete is....just b/c you play NBA basketball doesn't mean you are a great athlete. perfect example is Tim Duncan, he may be a great swimmer and basketball player (the best, imo), but he isn't a great athlete. likewise, most pitchers in baseball are not great athletes either, but they are great pitchers...

there are many great athletes all over the world that aren't amazing at one skill, in American sports you are rewarded for being great at a skill set, not necessarily being a great athlete. there is a difference...
you're way off. comparing Chuck to Tim doesn't fit. Chuck could run and jump.

[Marklar MM]

Fuck Dick Bavetta

[johngateswhiteley]

:lol

yeah cause being great at two sports, isn't the qualification for a great athlete.

not necessarily...no.

[Purple & Gold]

not necessarily...no.
This is basketball and swimming. Not bowling and darts.

[johngateswhiteley]

a great pitcher in baseball, whom happens to be great at golf...that makes him a great athlete? no.

[Purple & Gold]

a great pitcher in baseball, whom happens to be great at golf...that makes him a great athlete? no.
Is that basketball and swimming? And yes it more than likely means he is a great athlete. And Tim Duncan is a great athlete. No matter how you slice it.

[johngateswhiteley]

Is that basketball and swimming? And yes it more than likely means he is a great athlete. And Tim Duncan is a great athlete. No matter how you slice it.

apparently, we disagree on what a great athlete is. good day to you...

[Purple & Gold]

apparently, we disagree on what a great athlete is. good day to you...
Yes we do. Peace out.

[101A]

apparently, we disagree on what a great athlete is. good day to you...


Not just you and him, I would guess.

I would also propose:

NBA Player = Great Athlete at least 95% of the time.

It's the sole reason I made, and won, this bet. Simple money, frankly.

[johngateswhiteley]

Not just you and him, I would guess.

I would also propose:

NBA Player = Great Athlete at least 95% of the time.

It's the sole reason I made, and won, this bet. Simple money, frankly.

1. i'd say the NBA = more like 80% great athletes, but i think you and i understand each other

2. i would think most people made the bet b/c barkley is 43 and bavetta is 67. i am not a professional athlete and would have destroyed barkley in that race...

[milkyway21]

i bet on Bavetta on this one, But lost :cry

but who cares?
i love the Charles Barkley/Bavetta lips-to-lips/smack @ end of the race. :lmao

[johngateswhiteley]

i love the Charles Barkley/Bavetta lips-to-lips/smack @ end of the race. :lmao

...that was funny. i still don't know why it happened, though?

[milkyway21]

...that was funny. i still don't know why it happened, though?you just don't know how Charles & Dick love each :makeout each other. :lmao